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. 2004 Aug;167(4):2121–2125. doi: 10.1534/genetics.103.024505

Genes encoding subunits of stable complexes are clustered on the yeast chromosomes: an interpretation from a dosage balance perspective.

Sarah Amalia Teichmann 1, Reiner Albert Veitia 1
PMCID: PMC1471008  PMID: 15342545

Abstract

Genomic evidence for colocalization of functionally related genes on eukaryote chromosomes is mounting. Here we show that a statistically significant fraction of yeast genes coding for subunits of stable complexes are located within 10-30 kb of each other. Clustering of genes encoding subunits of complexes may ensure better coregulation and maintain the right stoichiometry of complexes upon duplication of chromosomal segments.

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